Biz-Econ

US keen to invest in telecom sector

The United States (US) expressed its interest to make investment in telecommunication sector of the country, BSS reported.

The US expressed its interest as its envoy Marcia Bernicat today called on Posts, Telecommunication and ICT Affairs Minister Mustafa Jabbar at latter’s ICT Tower office in capital’s Agargaon.

They discussed matters of mutual interest including issues related to telecommunication and ICT sectors.

Barnicat praised Bangladesh’s progress in telecom sector and sought Bangladesh’s support for the US in upcoming International Telecommunication Union (ITU) election.

While talking about recently passed Digital Security Act, Jabbar said the law was formulated to tackle digital crimes and for the greater interest of the nation.

Senior officials of ICT Division and American Embassy were present on the occasion.